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King City, MO


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King City, Missouri

King City, Missouri, in Gentry county, is 26 miles NE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 65 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,012.

The People and Families of King City

In King City, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, King City had a median family income of $32,614.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

King City Housing

About 68% of housing units in King City are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In King City, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in King City. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

King City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%King City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of King City, MO

Comparing King City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity33
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built43
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